Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 21545 in Mount Savage, MD. These include 15 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.7M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 15 recorded incidents (36% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2025.
Mount Savage has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (30%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $618K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 23, 2006.
Mount Savage has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $19.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2025.
Mount Savage has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1998.
Mount Savage has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Mount Savage has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Savage was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 6, 1996), causing $9.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1998 also caused significant damage ($5.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 21545 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Savage, MD, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Mount Savage (ZIP 21545) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2025.
Mount Savage has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 21545 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.7M in property damage in the Mount Savage, MD area (ZIP 21545). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →